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It's about synergy and family
Critical care units are more family-friendly than they once were.
No easy choices
RNs' turmoil over treatment decisions has a lasting impact.
Alarm overkill
Too many alarms can be as dangerous as too few.
Safety for overweight patients
A critical care patient's weight plays into care and equipment decisions.
Profile of a critical care nurse
Their character traits can make a difference in their success.
Critical care nurse survey
What do these nurses have to say about their specialty?
FREE CE: Coagulation cascade
Learn about the pathophysiology and treatment of DIC.
Continuing education catalog
Find serious topics in critical care nursing and earn credit.
AACN president talks goals
The association represents over 500,000 acute and critical care RNs.
Nurses vs. pressure ulcers
Fighting this issue involves knowing the latest on treatment.
Pain is a peculiar problem
There is no one-size-fits-all method for easing pain for patients.
Avoid legal risks in critical care
Steer clear of lawsuits by dotting i's and crossing t's — always.
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Moral distress is a game changer
Nurses feel the pressure when treatment measures do not align with their moral beliefs.
Stay alert to alarm fatigue
Unnecessary alerts may desensitize RNs to important, life-saving alarms.
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On any given day in certain hospital units, up to several hundred alarms may sound per patient.
Managing pain
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